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Mentha 'Chewing Gum' (mint 'Chewing Gum')
Mentha 'Chewing Gum' (mint 'Chewing Gum')
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Chewing Gum Mint is one of our personal favorites for its unmistakable, classic gum-mint flavor and aroma. The dark green leaves release a sweet, refreshing scent when brushed or harvested, making this variety especially popular for teas, drinks, and fresh kitchen use.
The stems and petioles carry a subtle greenish-purple tint that adds a little extra interest in the garden. Like all mints, this variety grows vigorously and spreads by underground runners, which makes it very productive but best grown in containers or contained beds.
Easy to grow and quick to establish, chewing gum mint is a great choice for gardeners who enjoy harvesting often and keeping fresh herbs close at hand.
We grow and select this variety for its strong flavor, fast growth, and dependable performance.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE CHEWING GUM MINT
- True gum-mint flavor and aroma
- Excellent for teas and drinks
- Fast-growing and productive
- Attractive dark green leaves
- Easy to harvest regularly
- Performs well in containers
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Growth habit: Spreading, clump-forming
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water: Regular; prefers consistent moisture
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–10
- Additional traits: Fast growing, pollinator friendly
Chewing gum mint grows best when kept evenly moist and given room or containment to manage spreading.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 2 ft.
- Bloom time: Summer
- Flower color: Pale lavender
- Foliage: Dark green with purple-tinged stems
- Fragrance: Sweet, classic gum-mint
CULINARY & HOME USES
Chewing gum mint is especially loved for:
- Hot and iced herbal teas
- Lemonades and summer drinks
- Fresh garnishes
- Syrups and simple syrups
- Desserts and candies
Its familiar flavor makes it a favorite with both kids and adults.
BEST USES
- Herb gardens
- Tea gardens
- Container plantings
- Patio and kitchen gardens
- Pollinator-friendly plantings
Chewing gum mint is a fun, flavorful herb that brings strong scent, fast growth, and easy harvests to any garden space.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.